YouTube Live

2023. YouTube launched co-broadcasts/webinars on iOS and Android



YouTube is one of the most popular webinar services, simply because it's free. The streaming feature is called YouTube Live, and it now features a new tool called Go Live Together, which allows two users to co-stream. A creator with 50 or more subscribers can invite anyone to a co-stream. A maximum of two people can participate at a time, but guests can be changed throughout the broadcast. Co-streaming is currently not available on the web version of YouTube. Users can schedule a broadcast on the service's website but must join through the mobile app.


2020. Google unveiled Fundo - paid webinar service



Google has opened access to Fundo, a service that allows for paid virtual events. It was designed for YouTubers and other content creators who want to set prices for online events. In addition to video streaming, it offers advertising tools and online payment processing. Google receives 20% of the revenue generated through Fundo. Content creators can also offer online events with flexible scheduling (when a guest requests and pays for the time, the content creator confirms the meeting, and they meet one-on-one). Fundo was originally conceived as a tool for organizing virtual meetups for YouTube content creators—an idea that gained traction amid COVID-19 restrictions and social distancing. However, the Fundo team discovered a wide range of use cases, including workouts, cooking classes, and webinars.